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After shaky start, Peoria man, granddaughter win $8,000 on 'Wheel of Fortune'
Appearing as contestants on the game show “Wheel of Fortune,” Tony King of Peoria and his granddaughter Grace Pepperel of Dallas did not get off to an auspicious start. “I think I’m a pretty good puzzle-solver,” said King, who regularly watches the show and plays along from his couch at home. “But on...
It was a great day to go shopping at the Peoria Riverfront Market
PEORIA (25News Now) - From 8 a.m. to noon, hundreds of people made their way to the Riverfront to check out these vendors, eat local food, and have a good time in the sun for its opening day. Over 115 vendors were scheduled to sell goods such as food, produce,...
Peoria woman submits backyard chicken proposal to city
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Backyard chickens could be clucking in Peoria in the future. Kimberly Giraldo of Peoria is spearheading an effort to allow backyard chickens in the city. Her petition on change.org already has more than 1,200 signatures since launching in late April, and she has submitted a petition to the city.
Longtime Peoria pub and restaurant is expanding its brunch menu with new items, drinks
As the Peoria Riverfront Market prepares to open for the season, Kelleher's Irish Pub & Eatery has rolled out an expanded Saturday brunch menu. Owner Sean Sullivan said the bustling downtown market inspired the restaurant to introduce brunch last year. "We have a lot of (market visitors) that utilize our...
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Peoria by diners
(Stacker) - Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Over 300 dogs and handlers were registered for this National Specialty Show
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) -The German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America (GSPCA) celebrated the breed in this National Specialty Show May 13-18 at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. At least 300 dogs were registered for this event, where their handlers and themselves were ranked. The Chairman for National Show...
You Gotta Eat: BBQ ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more on the menu in East Peoria
EAST PEORIA (25News Now) - They were a Peoria favorite years ago, and now they’re back in East Peoria serving up ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more. This week, local standup comedian Edgar Sandoval and 25News photojournalist Andrew Best visit Smokin’ Notes BBQ in East Peoria for this week’s edition of You Gotta Eat!
Peoria Riverfront Market is making its return on Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Saturday kicks off the start of Peoria’s farmers market season. The Peoria Riverfront Market has been a staple in Central Illinois for more than 20 years. Fresh goods will be sold starting from 8 a.m. until noon. Sharon Gramm said the farmers market is...
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